The new biopic released in theaters on April 24 with the late singer's real-life nephew Jaafar Jackson portraying the "Thriller" singer as a young adult, while Juliano Valdi portrays Jackson as a child during his time singing with the Jackson 5.

The highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" is about to moonwalk its way into theaters, and it features a cast full of veteran actors and fresh stars who are playing the real-life figures and music icons depicted on screen.

Michael explored—here’s a breakdown of fact vs fiction in the Michael Jackson biopic and how accurately it portrays his life.

Long before audiences would see a glimpse of the film, Leaving Neverland director Dan Reed slammed the script as a "complete whitewash" of Jackson's complicated legacy. Then, production hit a serious roadblock, reportedly requiring reshoots due to a clause in the singer's settlement with Jackson's accuser, Jordan Chandler.

Michael, the biopic on Michael Jackson starring his nephew Jaafar Jackson, clashed with the Hindi film Ginny Weds Sunny 2, featuring Avinash Tiwary and Medha Shankr on April 24. Despite the two films belonging to completely different genres,

While Critics have called Michael underwhelming for avoiding controversies, while fans are praising its music and nostalgic appeal. At the center of the debate is Jaafar Jackson, whose performance is emerging as the film’s biggest highlight.